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On 27 February Imtech Marine Netherlands signed a large HVAC contract with Heerema Fabrication Group (Zwijndrecht, Netherlands). Imtech Marine will provide the Offshore Wind Energy project HelWin2 with all Heating, Ventilation and Airconditioning (HVAC). It is one of the largest platforms built at this moment. The platform connects an enormous wind park cluster in the […]
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In the first quarter of 2013, Statkraft achieved an underlying operating profit before depreciation (EBITDA) of NOK 4180 million, on par with the corresponding quarter in 2012. Negative currency effects resulted in a net profit of NOK 443 million, compared with NOK 3430 million in the first quarter last year. “Increased production capacity and higher […]
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Authorities, Business & Finance, Grid Connection
The National Grid statistics have shown that wind generated more electricity in the UK than coal over the course of an entire month for the first time this April, RenewableUK reports. In April 2016, wind generated 2,290 gigawatt hours (GWh) in the UK, while coal generated 1,755GWh, according to the official statistics. RenewableUK’s Deputy Chief […]
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Operations & Maintenance, R&D, Technology
The Spain-based Ingeteam has developed a new medium voltage power converter for offshore wind turbines with the capacity of up to 15MW.
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Grid Connection, Technology
PCS Power Converter Solutions GmbH in Berlin is further expanding its portfolio for generating electricity using wind turbines. The new Green Line Grid Stability product line supplements the existing product range to ensure the low voltage ride through capability (LVRT) of wind turbines. PCS will present examples from the Green Line Family of full power […]
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In the years to come an increasing number of offshore wind turbine (OWT) installations are expected in deeper waters. This will require the use of more complex braced support structures such as jackets instead of the more widely used monopole foundations. For modelling OWT-specific aspects such as rotor aerodynamics and control system actions, designers are […]
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RenewableUK says new data shows that August was an exceptional month for wind energy, with new records set and generation levels exceeding both nuclear and coal, according to official National Grid statistics. On five separate occasions, wind overtook coal-fired plants for generation over a single day, the first time this has ever happened. Wind exceeded […]
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A local energy forum will today be told that new technology holds the key to reducing the north coast’s reliance on coal-fired power… (abc) [mappress] Source: abc, June 03, 2011;
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Rick Arthur from GE wrote an article on the company’s website about a research that GE is conducting to solve the issue of ice accumulation on wind turbines and other offshore infrastructure operating in extremely cold environments: I’m excited to highlight some progress GE Research has made in modeling the formation of ice from water […]
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Marylanders appreciate the feel-good arguments for offshore wind energy, but they want to see hard, cold numbers as well… (chevychase) [mappress] Source: chevychas, November 07, 2011;
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Day-ahead electricity prices in continental Europe recorded a fifth consecutive monthly decline in March as surging German solar and wind output helped chase prices lower in neighboring countries, according to data released by Platts, a leading global energy, petrochemicals and metals information provider. The Platts Continental Power Index (CONTI) fell 8.4% in March to €35.06 […]
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Grid Connection, R&D, Technology
Transmission system operator TenneT is preparing to kick off a pilot project with four partners to explore options for providing primary reserve capacity to combat fluctuations in the electricity grid and prepare the system for a larger share of energy produced from renewable sources. The increase in electricity from renewable source like wind and solar will, in […]
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I C Brindle & Co. Ltd, a marine safety specialist, has published its new Workboat Code Training Manual meeting the requirements of the UK Workboat Code 2014 which came into effect on 1st January 2015. The manual is to provide crew members with information about the purpose and use of all life-saving appliances carried on board, the meaning of […]
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University of Queensland researchers want to set up wind or tidal turbines at suggested site for Dudgeon Point coal terminal. Mr Froome of University of Queensland thinks this renewable project could lower carbon footprint of terminal. Solar plant is unlikely to be installed at this site. Mr Froome is Renewable Energy Coordinator at UQ’s Global […]
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More than 20 nations and states committed to phase out coal by 2030 and move to cleaner power sources on 16 November at the COP23 UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Germany.
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Tecnalia has led an European consortium for the development of a novel 10MW lightweight and reliable generator based on superconducting materials. The concept has been patented in Europe and the U.S., and a prototype has been built to validate the system.
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Orient Cable (NBO) has been awarded a EUR 240 million contract for a 1 GW offshore wind project developed by Guangdong Energy in Yangjiang, Guangdong Province, China. The EPCI contract includes the supply, engineering, transportation, installation, and pre-commissioning of two 60-kilometre-long 500 kV 3-core export cables. According to the company, the project marks the world’s […]
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GE Renewable Energy has selected Heatex as the supplier of the generator cooling system for the Haliade-X offshore wind turbine. Heatex, a cleantech company specialized in air-to-air heat exchangers, will supply the generator cooling system consisting of heat exchangers and surrounding auxiliary components. Following a technical collaboration between GE and Heatex, focussed on optimizing the […]
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Italy-based subsea power cable supplier, Prysmian, has signed a purchase agreement with Commercial Development Company (CDC) for a site at Brayton Point in Somerset, Massachusetts, which housed a now-closed coal-fired power plant and will soon be home to a USD 200 million offshore wind cable factory. Prysmian said that finalisation of the plans for the […]
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Following a period of development, ADC launched the new Code of Practice at the 2012 Oceanology Exhibition, recently held at the Excel Centre in London. The Code deals with all matters relating to Conducting Diving Operations on Renewable Energy Projects up to 12 miles offshore, in water depths up to 50m depth, using air or […]
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Grid Connection, Technology
GL Renewables Certification (GL RC) has issued a component certificate to SCADA International for its power plant controller. The GL RC certificate confirms that the power plant controller meets the requirements of the FGW (Federation of German Windpower and other Renewable Energies). The certificate is the first issued to a power plant controller based on […]
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Those commissioning maritime construction projects will soon be able to assure themselves that their jack-up operators are competent and safe. The International Jack-Up Barge Owners Association (IJUBOA) has published its Code of Practice and set up a scheme to recognise the competence of existing barge masters. The code provides a standard against which companies […]
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Operations & Maintenance, Technology
Underwater technologies specialist Coda Octopus has partnered with the Chinese offshore wind contractor AVIC IET to integrate the Echoscope4G Surface real-time 3D sonar on an Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV). AVIC IET will now be able to autonomously control their vehicle and the Echoscope4G Surface with its integrated Pan and Tilt rotator (IPT), to survey subsea […]
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Business & Finance, R&D, Technology, Training & Education
French multinational bank BNP Paribas will more than double the financing resources allocated to the renewable energy sector, from EUR 6.9 billion in 2014 to EUR 15 billion in 2020, and strengthen its policies for the management of carbon risk. The bank will also continue to promote Green Bonds to institutional investors, a market in which the bank […]
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Last week, HelWin bèta platform reached its final destination in the German North Sea, where the platform will supply more than half a million households with sustainable energy. Imtech Marine is responsible for the design, construction and commissioning of the HVAC system, being the heating, ventilation and especially the cooling of all high-quality equipment on […]
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Barnshaws Metal Bending announced a new structural steel development that will provide significant construction cost and lead time savings for the offshore wind turbine industry. The company has now developed methods for cold bending rectangular hollow sections (RHS) for base platform support rings that are used as an integral part of the structure of turbines. […]
